For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,009 students in Henry County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 361 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Henry County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, OH are Patrick Henry Elementary School, Liberty Center Elementary School and Napoleon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Henry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patrick Henry Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
E076 County Road 7
Hamler, OH 43524
(419) 274-3015
Hamler, OH 43524
(419) 274-3015
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Center Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Tiger Trail
Liberty Center, OH 43532
(419) 533-2604
Liberty Center, OH 43532
(419) 533-2604
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Napoleon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Westmoreland Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 599-1851
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 599-1851
Gr: PK-6 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Center Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Tiger Trail
Liberty Center, OH 43532
(419) 533-0020
Liberty Center, OH 43532
(419) 533-0020
Gr: 5-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Holgate Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-5231
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-5231
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Patrick Henry Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
E050 County Road 7
Hamler, OH 43524
(419) 274-3015
Hamler, OH 43524
(419) 274-3015
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Holgate High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-2521
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-2521
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6900 State Route 18
Hamler, OH 43524
(419) 274-3015
Hamler, OH 43524
(419) 274-3015
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Center High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Tiger Trail
Liberty Center, OH 43532
(419) 533-6641
Liberty Center, OH 43532
(419) 533-6641
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Napoleon Junior/senior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Briarheath Ave Ste 123
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 599-1050
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 599-1050
Gr: 7-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Rohrs Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-2521
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-2521
Gr: PK-1 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
221 E Maple St
Deshler, OH 43516
(419) 278-1611
Deshler, OH 43516
(419) 278-1611
Gr: K-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
303 W Main St
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-6991
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-6991
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
700 Clairmont Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-4641
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-4641
Gr: 2-3 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Henry County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, OH include Patrick Henry Elementary School, Liberty Center Elementary School and Napoleon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County?
10 public schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henry County include: Holgate Elementary School vs. Holgate High School, Napoleon Junior/senior High School vs. Liberty Center High School, Holgate High School vs. Liberty Center High School
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